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Shifting DOWN into 2nd Gear? Grinding, etc?

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Old 10-12-2007, 05:27 PM
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well DKNVs 04 appears to have lost reverse gear

it shifts fully into reverse fine, but when you let out the clutch there's nothing happening except a light whining noise

WTF?
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PM'd you. That's the first symptom the person I mentioned experiences. Priveleged info not for sharing - sorry kids.
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Old 12-13-2009, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by savedsol
PM'd you. That's the first symptom the person I mentioned experiences. Priveleged info not for sharing - sorry kids.
Are you able to share the generalities of what part of the clutch or transmission systems are involved?
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hmmmm.. i dunno.. i had the same issue with second gear..downshifting.. if my rev would to be anywhere above 4000rpm in 3rd its impossible to get into second unless i harsh double clutch which still grinds a bit.. just 2 days ago i changed all my fluids.. my jap mechanic put in some japanese stuff.. apparently.. and it no longer grinds..
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